Describing Properties of 3D Solids (Faces, Edges, Vertices)
Describing 3D shapes using simple language like 'it rolls', 'it stacks', or 'it has flat sides', and introducing faces, edges, vertices.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a face, an edge, and a vertex on a 3D shape.
- Explain how a cube is different from a cylinder in how it moves.
- Construct a description of a pyramid using its properties.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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